Teressa Island
Island in the Nicobar Islands, India
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Teressa (Teressa language: Luroo, Hindi: तेरेस्सा, also called Tarasa Dwip) is one of the Nicobar Islands, India.
Native name: Luroo | |
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  Teressa op | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 8.27°N 93.13°E |
| Archipelago | Nicobar Islands |
| Adjacent to | Indian Ocean |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 86.5 km2 (33.4 sq mi)[1][2] |
| Length | 5.3 km (3.29 mi) |
| Width | 19.6 km (12.18 mi) |
| Coastline | 52.8 km (32.81 mi)[2] |
| Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft)[2] |
| Administration | |
| District | Nicobar |
| Island group | Nicobar Islands |
| Subdivisions of India | Nancowry Subdivision |
| Largest settlement | Bengali (pop. 400) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1934 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 22.35/km2 (57.89/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Hindu, Nicobarese |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| PIN | 744301 |
| Telephone code | 03192 |
| ISO code | IN-AN-00[3] |
| Official website | www |
| Literacy | 84.4% |
| Avg. summer temperature | 32.0 °C (89.6 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 28.0 °C (82.4 °F) |
| Sex ratio | ♂/♀ |
| Census Code | 35.638.0002 |
| Official Languages | Hindi, English, Tamil Teressa (regional) |
History
When Austria claimed the Nicobar Islands as a colony (1778-1784) on the assumption that Denmark had abandoned its claim (1754/56-1868), they named Teressa after the Austrian Archduchess Maria Theresia. Austria abandoned its earlier claim in 1784.[4]
Extensive damage to the island's flora and fauna occurred following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
Geography
Demography
Administration
The island belongs to Teressa-Chowra Taluk of the township of Nancowry.[6]
Other islands in Teressa-Chowra tehsil are: Chowra Island, Bompuka Island, Tillangchong Island and Laouk Island.
Image gallery
Safed Balu Beach
The Safed Balu Beach (white sand beach) is situated at the east opposite to Bampoka Island.
Map of the Nicobar Islands
Aerial View
